Renters In a house that is being Sold
I am a renter in a house that is being sold in MA. The landlord has not told us anything about the house being sold, and the Realtor have no knowledge of us living there. One Realtor actually tried to force her way in with just my wife and kids being home and giving us no notice of the arrival. I need to know our rights in this type of situation. We are month to month tenants and our landlords got this house about 6 months ago as an inheritance. Can you please let me know where the lawstands in this type of case?
Re: Renters In a house that is being Sold
The law is complicated, and I would strongly recommend that you speak with an attorney in your area.
Just a few general points:
1. The landlord does not have the right to barge into your apartment without prior notice;
2. The landlord cannot unilaterally evict you – only a judge can do that.
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
VAUGHN-MARTEL LAW
1180 Washington Street, Suite 101
Boston, MA 02118
Re: Renters In a house that is being Sold
A Landlord cannot unilaterally evict you. They have to give you at least a 30 day notice even on a month to month lease.
Neither the Landlord nor his real estate agent has the right to enter the premises without your permission and giving you at least 24 hours notice. Moreover, the landlord should give you notice of their intention to sell the property.
I would contact an attorney in your area who handles landlord tenant matters and seek assistance.
Jonathan Roth
Donovan Hatem LLP
Two Seaport Lane 8th floor
Boston, MA 02210
Re: Renters In a house that is being Sold
Sale of the house alone does not terminate your tenancy. Neither the landlord nor their realtor or agent can enter without advance notice and your permission.
You would have to be sent a proper 30 day notice to quit and be evicted by a court which you could resist by retaining an attorney to raise any and all defenses you may have. Good Luck!
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
56 North Bedford Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333-1173